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Ancient Vietnamese History Trivia Quiz

This quiz will cover Vietnamese history from its earliest stages until the end of Chinese occupation in what we would term in the West, the 'Middle Ages'. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thejazzkickazz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,257

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. The first known kingdom to exist in what is now North Vietnam was called what?
Hint

Ca Lu

Bach Viet

Cam Lo

Van Lang

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 258 BC two states, Tay Au and Lac Viet, merged to form what new kingdom in the north?
Hint

Tay Viet

Au Lac

Lac Tay

Viet Au

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 208 BC the state of Nam Viet was founded by a Chinese official of the foundering Qin Dynasty. What was this official's name?
Hint

Le Pham

Trieu Da

Phuc Dao

Triem Hieu

4. More than 1,000 years of Chinese rule in Vietnam was initiated in 111 BC when troops were dispatched to take control of the Vietnamese homeland. During which Chinese dynasty did this take place?
Hint

Han

Zhou

Song

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the Chinese name for Vietnam during its 1,000 year rule?
Hint

Tonkin

Nanyue

Cochin

Annam

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Question 6 of 10

6. While all of these changes were taking place in North Vietnam, another state was developing in what is now central-south Vietnam. What was this proto-state called?
Hint

Dac Biet

Lam Ap

Nang Huy

Lac Duy

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Question 7 of 10

7. A great revolt against Chinese power occurred in 39 AD when a Vietnamese lord was executed by the Chinese bureaucrats. Instead of cowing the Vietnamese, as was expected, the widow of this lord and her sister started a revolt which led to the temporary withdrawal of Chinese officials from Vietnam. What was the family name of the Vietnamese lord and the two sisters?
Hint

Trung

Tran

Phap

Pham

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another attempt at independence for Vietnam occurred in 542 AD when an official of Chinese descent briefly broke the Chinese stranglehold of power in Vietnam. What was his name?
Hint

Ly Bon

Giap Vo

Hy Luong

Ham Huy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Vietnamese independence from China finally did come in which year?
Hint

939 AD

1012 AD

800 AD

876 AD

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first emperor of independent Vietnam?
Hint

Ngo Quyen

Vu Xinh

Hong Diep

Thi Ngoc

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The first known kingdom to exist in what is now North Vietnam was called what?

Answer: Van Lang

In legend, Van Lang was established in 2879 BC, but it probably wasn't established until around 500 BC. The rulers of Van Lang were the Hung kings, of which the legendary Hung Vuong was the first.

2. In 258 BC two states, Tay Au and Lac Viet, merged to form what new kingdom in the north?

Answer: Au Lac

Au Lac was a state created via the merger of Lac Viet and Tay Au, and its beginning marked the end of Van Lang.

3. In 208 BC the state of Nam Viet was founded by a Chinese official of the foundering Qin Dynasty. What was this official's name?

Answer: Trieu Da

The state of Nam Viet included the Red River homeland of the Vietnamese along with parts of southern China and central Vietnam.

Answer: Han

During that 1000 years of rule, the Vietnamese culture was infused with the Chinese language, philosophy, education system, system of government, etc. To give an indication of this influence, although Vietnamese is an Austro-Asiatic language it is estimated that 70% of its words are derived from the Chinese.

5. What was the Chinese name for Vietnam during its 1,000 year rule?

Answer: Annam

Annam literally means 'pacified south' and was borrowed by the French as the name of its central province in Vietnam. The modern Chinese name for Vietnam is 'Yuenan'.

6. While all of these changes were taking place in North Vietnam, another state was developing in what is now central-south Vietnam. What was this proto-state called?

Answer: Lam Ap

The Lam Ap were an Austronesian speaking people and were the precursors to the Champa, future regional rivals to the Vietnamese for power in the area.

Answer: Trung

The 'hai ba Trung' (2 Trung sisters) are still revered today by Vietnamese as freedom fighters. The Trung (pronounced: joong) sisters successfully gathered the support of various Vietnamese lords and removed the Chinese mandarins from power in Vietnam for two years. Unfortunately, the Chinese came back stronger than ever and forced the two sisters into suicide by drowning. Chinese rule continued...

8. Another attempt at independence for Vietnam occurred in 542 AD when an official of Chinese descent briefly broke the Chinese stranglehold of power in Vietnam. What was his name?

Answer: Ly Bon

Ly Bon, a thoroughly Vietnamized Chinese official, was no more successful than the Trung sisters at establishing Vietnamese independence. Chinese rule would soon continue once again...

9. Vietnamese independence from China finally did come in which year?

Answer: 939 AD

After over 1000 years, the Vietnamese were finally able to assert local control and force the Chinese out of the red river valley. Vietnam would remain independent until 1883 (with the exception of a 20 year period from 1407 to 1427 when the Chinese reinvaded).

10. Who was the first emperor of independent Vietnam?

Answer: Ngo Quyen

Ngo Quyen, who founded the aptly named Ngo dynasty, reigned until his death in 944 AD. The Ngo dynasty was short, as internal conflict caused by competition amongst various warlords once again destabilized the Vietnamese state. Would the Vietnamese manage to bring themselves back together? Please stay tuned for the next quiz in this series to find out!

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

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